Washington/Jefferson

Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?

• Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.

• The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.

• Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.

• The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.

Which action completes this diagram?

• oversee state government agencies

• regulate the creation of new businesses

• establish a national bank

• eliminate protective tariffs

Disagreements between these two cabinet members led to —

• the creation of reservations for American Indians

• a struggle to ratify the Bill of Rights

• the establishment of the first U.S. political parties

• a compromise over slavery in western territories

The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans emerged as separate political parties partly as a result of disagreement over —

• how the nation should develop economically

• whether to enforce the Monroe Doctrine

• whether to enforce the Monroe Doctrine

• whether to approve the Declaration of Independence

Which precedent was established by the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

• The federal government has the power to regulate trade among the states.

• State governments lack the authority to regulate federal bureaus.

• Federal courts determine the constitutionality of a law.

• State courts lack the authority to hear cases challenging federal law.

In 1803, Jefferson purchased this tract of land from France for 15 million dollars, doubling the size of the United States

• Ohio Territory

• Louisiana Territory

• Oregon Territory

• Texas

As our first president, George Washington established many precedents for our nation. Which of the following was NOT one of the traditions he established?

• The Cabinet of advisors
• Two-term presidency
• Presidential inauguration in January
• The title "Mr. President"

What did Washington consider a serious danger to the new nation?

• settlers moving west
• national taxes
• growth of political parties
• France's influence

A country that remains neutral...

• attacks other countries
• does not develop
• does not take sides in a conflict
• has no president

Groups of department leaders who serve the President

• Interest Group
• Party Line
• Faction
• Cabinet